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PRINTER'S NO. 1670
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
320
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY TARTAGLIONE, TEPLITZ, SABATINA, DINNIMAN,
BREWSTER, SCAVELLO, WOZNIAK, BROWNE, FONTANA, EICHELBERGER,
FARNESE, RAFFERTY, SCHWANK AND BAKER, APRIL 4, 2016
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, APRIL 4, 2016
A RESOLUTION
Designating the month of April 2016 as "Sexual Assault Awareness
Month" in Pennsylvania.
WHEREAS, Widespread public awareness is the first step in
addressing sexual assault and its prevention; and
WHEREAS, Most victims of sexual assault are acquainted with
their assailants; and
WHEREAS, Young people experience heightened rates of sexual
violence; and
WHEREAS, One in four girls and one in six boys will be
sexually abused before reaching 18 years of age; and
WHEREAS, Being the victim of child sexual abuse doubles the
likelihood of adult sexual victimization; and
WHEREAS, Sexual assault is a significant problem on college
campuses; and
WHEREAS, One in five women and one in 33 men are sexually
assaulted during their lives; and
WHEREAS, Sexual assault can have lasting, harmful effects on
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survivors and their loved ones in our communities; and
WHEREAS, To preserve the safety and welfare of our fellow
citizens, we must confront harmful attitudes and actions; and
WHEREAS, Support of survivors of sexual assault in times of
crisis and throughout their recovery helps the individual and
social progress of our fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, To generate a comprehensive response to sexual
violence, we must highlight sexual assault prevention
initiatives, bolster criminal justice programs and commit to
breaking cycles of violence and reducing crime rates in our
communities; and
WHEREAS, The 2016 "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" campaign
is focusing on prevention by providing resources to educate
individuals, communities, colleges and businesses that we all
play a role in preventing sexual violence before it occurs;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate designate the month of April 2016
as "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania.
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